ABOUT ORTHODONTICS
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What types of braces are available? (continued)
They offer enormous advantages over traditional braces including reduced treatment time, the need for fewer adjustment visits, gentler forces to the teeth, and less patient discomfort.

For adults who may be self-conscious about wearing metal braces we offer a range of aesthetic alternatives. These are so subtle that your friends may not even notice that you are undergoing treatment

What are retainers?
At the completion of the active part of orthodontic treatment, the braces are removed and retainers are fitted to hold the teeth steady in their new position.

These appliances may be removable plates or wires fitted behind the teeth. Retainers play an important role in orthodontic treatment for, if they are not worn according to instructions, the teeth may move back towards their original position.